Crustaceans

Astonishing 'Super Giant' Shrimp-like Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand

3 Feb 2012

There are ordinary amphipods, known mostly as tiny shrimp-like crustaceans and now there are "supergiant" amphipods, which are 10 times larger and, frankly, quite freakish-looking.

Supergiant Prawns Discovered In The Depths Of New Zealand's Deep Sea (PHOTOS)

3 Feb 2012

Scientists on an expedition to sample a deep-sea trench got a surprise when their traps brought back seven giant crustaceans glimpsed only a handful of times in human history.

"Supergiant" crustaceans spotted in deep sea trench

3 Feb 2012

These giant crustaceans have been glimpsed only a handful of times in human history